The Book Of English Folktales
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The Book of English Folktales by Sybil Marshall gathers timeless stories passed down through villages, fireside hearths and traveling storytellers, now bound in one handsome 2016 hardcover from Duckworth Overlook. This hefty 384-page treasury invites young adults and grown-up folklore lovers to roam an England alive with boggarts, witches, clever farmers and unexpected heroes.
John Lawrence’s intricate illustrations—wood-cut in feel—appear throughout, turning every chapter into a piece of folk art that complements Marshall’s vivid retellings. The volume’s generous page design gives the tales room to breathe, making it as much a visual pleasure as a literary escape into fantasy, mythology and rural mysticism.
This previously owned copy arrives in very good condition: crisp, unmarked pages, no dog ears or tears, a square and tight binding, and stored in a smoke-free home. It’s ready to slip onto a shelf or gift to a collector without the worry of hidden flaws.
Collectors of fairy tales, British folklore, illustrated gift books or regional culture will find this edition a lasting keepsake that celebrates England’s storytelling heritage.